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Over the years we have customer who have purchased scanners and those units are just now being replaced by the end users or they are just not working with the current PC/MAC operating system.

How do you know what the right scanner is for you? By asking questions and looking at the past and the current needs we are able to determine the right scanner for your needs. These are just a few questions that we ask to determine the right scanner for your needs.

The most important thing to discover is what your current scanning needs are.

Most of the time we talk about the current scanner you have.

What did you like about that scanner?

What did you wish it had as your needs have changed over the years.

Do you scan the same types of documents compared to when you purchased the scanner

We need to know in order to make sure the software supports the NEW scanners.

Keep in mind we know you probably liked the current scanner and usually have no problem going with the same manufacture all over again. With that said you may want to look at other manufactures just to make sure you are getting the best deal. Today the major scanner manufactures including Canon, Fujitsu, Panasonic and Kodak offer 90 day warranties, 1 year warranties and some even offer 3 year warranties.

The Progression of scanners over the years is hard to follow especially if you are not in the industry. At Scanner One, Inc. we have all of the scanners listed out to show discontinued scanners and then the scanner that replaced the discontinued scanner. In most cases we go back 3 generation of scanners and some cases 4 generations of past scanners.

If someone purchased the Fujitsu Fi-4120 that scanner was 25 pages per minute. It was replaced by the Fi-5120 that was 25 pages per minute. The Fi-5120 was replaced by the Fujitsu Fi-6130 at 40 pages per minute and that unit was replaced by the Fi-6130Z again 40 pages per minute. Most people would say that is a huge progression over the years especially to go from 25 pages per minute to 40 pages per minute. The cost must have gone up dramatically. That was not the case, Fujitsu increased the speed of these scanners but did not raise the price of the scanners or the service for the scanner.

If you purchased the Canon DR-3060 at 30 pages per minute you were using a state of the art scanner. That unit was replaced by the Canon DR-3080 at 40 pages per minute. Then it was replaced by the 3080CII for USB Connectivity. That unit was replaced by the 4010C again at 40 pages per minute. Then the DR-6010C was introduced at 60 Pages Per minute. Again pricing did not go up and the scanner speeds did. Canon once again followed up with a 60 page per minute scanner at a lower cost. This unit is now called the Canon DR-M160. Most people have a hard time believing you can get a 60 page per minute Duplex Color scanner for under $1,000 (a grand) but you can.

The motto Canon USA is boasting is “MORE for LESS”. I have to say it is working for them.

If you are looking for a replacement scanner and just are not sure what scanner to purchase. Give us a call. We have all of the scanners on our site and can show you the progression from your older discontinued scanner to the current model. We can even cross reference current scanner manufactures to make sure you get the best scanner for your needs.

Don’t forget to ask about our award winning scanner service for your next purchase.

Fujitsu iX500 – First iOS / Android Scanner with the Advanced built in “GI” processor.

Fujitsu has announced the release of two new scanners.

Scan to your PC, Scan to your MAC, Scan to your iPhone, Scan to your Android and Scan to your iPad all with the iX500 document scanner.

The iX500 scanner works with PC/MAC & iOS/ANDROID environments

The iX500 Deluxe scanner works with the PC/MAC & iOS/ANDROID environments

The Deluxe version also includes the Rack2-Filer Smart Software

*Both versions allow PC-Less Scanning. With the free ScanSnap Connect app for iOS or ANDROID, you can scan directly from your mobile devise without even turning on the PC.

The Built-in “GI” microprocessor is a dual core CPU mounted processor. The Processor performs the intelligent image enhancement for great looking images with faster results and more sophisticated connectivity.

Both models iX500 & the “iX500 Deluxe” offer fast scanning speeds up to 25 pages per minute Simplex or Duplex. Both scan Color & Grayscale or Monochrome up to 1200 dpi. (Note scan speeds will decrease with the higher dpi scanning. At 1200 dpi you will see scan speeds up to 7 pages per minute).

On the new iX500 & iX500 Deluxe Scanner you will find an advanced paper feeding system. Similar to the bestselling #1 Fujitsu 6130Z scanner. The ix500/Deluxe now offers the same exceptional feeding reliability using “Separation Roller” technology to minimize jams and multi-feeds. Now you get the same reliability with a small desktop scanner without the high price of the Fujitsu 6130Z or the 6140Z scanner.

ScanAid Kits for the iX500 can be purchased by calling Scanner One, Inc. or by clicking the following link.

Did you know Scanner One, Inc. rents document scanners?

We offer rental scanners from a month to over a year for Small to Large scanning projects. Scanner One, Inc. offers rental scanners for scanning projects in Colorado to include Denver and Colorado Springs. We are now offering rental scanners no matter your location in the United States.

Scanner One, Inc. rents Canon Scanners and Fujitsu Scanners.

We are asked all the time for short term scanner leases on high end document scanners. Customers are always looking to rent document scanners on a short term project basis that will provide high-end quality scans. Especially if the scanner is only used for a month to 3 months for a back file scan project. In most cases a scanner rental is a one-time project, allowing the customer to purchase a small desktop Canon scanner, Fujitsu scanner, Panasonic Scanner or Epson Scanner for day forward scanning of daily work.

Most companies are looking to scan Medical Files, Lease Documents, Financials, Contracts, HR Files, Invoices, Purchase Orders, service records and the list goes on and on. These are files that are stored in File Cabinets around the office or stored off site in banker boxes. The cost to retrieve the files is rising and the cost of office/storage space is on the rise. Hard Drive Space & Server Space and now CLOUD Storage is manageable and most companies are able to offset the traditional storage cost for the new electronic document storage option. No more unorganized stacks of paper!

When it comes to renting scanners, Scanner One, Inc. has many options from the desktop 1,000 max pages per day to the high end document scanning of 60,000 + pages per day.

In the end, through questioning we determined the customer is not looking for a high end scanner short term lease. They’re in need of a short term scanner rental. Call Scanner One, Inc. to talk about your back file project and the rental scanner that would work best for your situation.

When to purchase a discontinued or used scanner and when it’s important to buy new!

We are asked all the time at Scanner One… do you have any used scanners? Most of the time we only have one or two scanners in the used area. So, when is a good time to purchase a used scanner. In most cases it is a good time to purchase one when the unit has a low scan count. Look at the total number of scans on the unit. If the unit is rated for 1,000 to 2,000 pages per day and the unit only has 3,000 scans on it then this is a great buy. Make sure the scanner is in working condition and it actually scans well enough to produce images which look good.

Now if you are looking at a scanner and it is one of those large high volume document scanners then you want to be a little more cautious. These scanners can scan a couple of million scans in a year. So if you find one that has 1 million scans on it you want to look at the following;

How old the scanner is

How long was it used during the scan project

Do you have a history of the scanner

Make sure it was under service during the project

Does the unit come with a warranty or can you purchase an extended warranty

Make sure if the unit has been discontinued by the manufacture they still make parts. Nothing worse than buying a scanner and finding out parts are no longer available.

When you purchase a used scanner make sure to purchase the additional roller kit. Most of the time a company will not replace the rollers because of the cost. With used equipment most resellers want to keep the cost down so they can move the equipment fast. We generally only have used equipment for about a week. The equipment moves fast and our customers call us on a regular bases asking what we have for inventory. To help our customers with our inventory of used scanners we have a link now for Used/Demo equipment http://www.scannerone.com/deals.php

What is a good price for a used document scanner?
It depends on the scanner. WE generally price our scanners around half of the price of a new scanner. When purchasing small desktop scanners or “Small Office” used Document Scanners make sure you get a good price on the unit. Today these scanners are considered disposable scanners. So if you purchase a used scanner for $300.00 and it last you 18 months or longer then that is a great used document scanner. If you purchase a used scanner for $300.00 and it last 3 months then that was a bad purchase. In this case you may want to look at a new scanner that comes with a manufacture warranty.

Extended Warranty Options
Most companies will offer extended warranties for small office scanners. These warranties usually run about $99.00 for the year. The extended warranty could be a great way for you to protect your investment for as little as $.27 cents a day. Again, keep in mind replacement roller kits are never included in the extended warranties. You will need to purchase those as you need them.

Canon recently announced the discontinuation of the DR-2010C document scanner:

The Canon DR-2010C document scanner

Canon has discontinued a long time running scanner known as the Canon DR-2010C. This scanner has been around for many years and I would believe Canon to have thousands of installations all over the world. In order for Canon to discontinue this scanner they must have had a very good alternate scanner in mind. The New Canon DR-C125 scanner is one that is going to prove itself right from the start.

Canon C125 for PC and MAC or the Canon C130 PC ONLY specifications:

The New Canon DR-C125 was released from Canon some months ago and we are already seeing units sold for the PC user and for the MAC users. The C125 Canon document scanner has a fast scan speed up to 25 pages per minute and single pass duplex scanning. View more details below.

Check out the new video just created by Scanner One. The video demonstrates how to clean the rollers on a Canon CR-190i.

It’s important to keep the rollers and reading glass clean on your document scanner. Allowing contaminants such as dust and ink to build up can cause scanned documents to have lines and be unreadable. The video above shows a quick cleaning of the Canon CR-190i but I’ve also included the steps below.

Quick steps for cleaning the rollers on a Canon CR-190i scanner. Please contact Scanner One if you need further assistance after reviewing the steps below and watching the video above.

Remove the top cover

Open front and back covers

Use a soft lint free cloth with either rubbing alcohol, mild detergent or water

Turn larger rollers with one hand while using the cloth in your other hand to clean

Turn larger rollers to rotate the smaller rollers while using the cloth in your other hand to clean

Use a Q-Tip if you are unable to reach rollers in small areas

Clean the surface of the scanning glass with a dry cloth

If you notice scratches on the scanning glass please notify Scanner One for service

News: Canon DR-7090C Discontinued

On June 22, 2012 a notification was sent out by Canon to announce the discontinuation of the Canon DR-7090C scanner. There isn’t a direct replacement being offered for the imageFORMULA DR-7090C at this time but there are some high speed scanners available which are capable of achieving similar functionality. Some of the best document scanners with similar abilities are listed below.

Below is a list of the similarities the two document scanners above have with the DR-7090C:

The Canon DR-7550C has a large feeder capacity of 500 sheets VS 100 sheet capacity of the 7090C

The Canon DR-7550C also supports up to 11X17 documents through the feeder

The Canon DR-6030C supports up to 100 sheets in the feeder same as the 7090C

The Canon DR-6030C also supports up to 11X17 documents through the feede

Duplex single pass scanning on the new scanners

Other document scanner brands similar to the DR-7090C:

Fujitsu Fi-6770/6770A

Kodak Truper 3210

Panasonic KV-S7075C or the KV-S7075C-V for VRS

Please note that Scanner One has a limited supply of the DR-7090C still available on a first come, first ship basis. Scanner One will continue to offer service, spare parts, and support to anyone purchasing the remaining DR-7090C scanners in stock. Please call 888-395-8570 for availability on the remaining DR-7090C scanners or to speak with one of our staff members regarding a comparable alternative.

Breaking the paper barrier!

As depicted below from a portion of the press release made public by Fujitsu on December 21, 2011, it’s easy to see that the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 and S1500M integrate Adobe Acrobat to help end users scan and share documents.

Sunnyvale, CA, December 21, 2011 —

Bundling Acrobat with the ScanSnap S1500 and S1500M delivers ScanSnap users with an effective way to liberate and enhance paper documents electronically as well as share, secure, and collaborate with them more productively.

Fujitsu ScanSnap scanners take the complication out of document imaging with one button ease of use. Perfect for home and small business environments, the ScanSnap family of scanners bring duplex multi-sheet scanning to everyone, combining performance and affordability in a compact size….More at Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 & S1500M Integrate New Versions of Adobe

What I would like to discuss is the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 bundle with Rack2-Filer. For anyone not aware of the Rack2-Filer software please visit the Rack2-Filer page found on our site for a full overview. You’ll quickly discover how this software is a powerful and sophisticated data archiving application which allows documents to be scanned, stored, and organized in a very efficient manner.

The S1500 document scanner bundle with Rack2-Filer is perfect for any office or home environment that needs an affordable and flexibility solution to store, share and access paperwork quickly. The S1500 bundle will help end users efficiently manage a variety of tasks such as scanning contracts, bills, invoices, or business cards.

Some of the key features are listed below:

600dpi optical resolution

50 page automatic document feeder (ADF)

Automatic color/grayscale/monochrome detection

New automatic increase of resolution for small documents (A6 or smaller)

How to decide if the Fujitsu “A” version is the right scanner for you!

The information below will help consumers better understand the difference between the following Fujitsu scanners.

Fi-6670 vs Fi-6670A

Fi-6770 vs Fi-6770A

We are asked time and time again to describe the difference between a Fujitsu Fi-6670 & Fi-6670A document scanner. We are also asked this same question about the Fi-6770 & Fi-6770A scanners. To determine if the “A” version is the right scanner for you we have to talk about the documents you are scanning.

Let’s talk about the 6670 VS the 6670A Fujitsu scanners. Once we break down the differences the same applies to the 6770 & the 6770A scanner.

The Fujitsu 6670 ships with a software package called Kofax VRS Professional. The VRS is (Software VRS) and requires you to install the Kofax VRS on your OWN PC.

This software VRS version of Kofax is a tool that is bundled with every Fujitsu TWAIN Scanner in one form or fashion IE Version (Basic, Professional or Elite VRS). The software is a great tool for allowing users the ability to automatically run numerous image processing enhancements while scanning.

Some of these enhancements are;

Crop and Deskew

Edge Cleanup

Automatic Color Detection

Color Smoothing

Auto Brightness (Analyze Color, Ignore Pictures)

Detect Page Size

Intelligent Rotation based on text orientation

Delete Blank Pages

Improved Text Recognition

Bar Code Reading

Now for the differences; if you had to run all of these processes on your PC in order to scan color documents, documents with back ground colors, three hole punched documents or mixed front and back side documents in the same batch the PC could be tasked with keeping up with the scanner. Today’s new computers could get the job done with no problem but in most cases the PC will be tasked and not be able to keep up with the scan speeds of the Fujitsu 6670 or Fujitsu 6770 scanners thus slowing down the scanner even to a point the scanner may stop scanning in order to allow the PC time to catch up before sending more images.

To resolve the slow PC cache problem Fujitsu and Kofax introduced a hardware version of the Kofax VRS Professional/Elite software so the introduction of the “A” version was released. The “A” version Fujitsu 6670A & Fujitsu 6770A has an embedded SCSI or USB Adrenaline card on the document scanner. No need to load software on your PC or a license key for the Kofax VRS software. All of the licensing is held on the scanner Hardware Card. This would allow users the ability to scan with all or most of the image processing enhancements of the Fujitsu 6670A & 6770A scanner without tasking the PC and allowing the scanner to run in most cases at Rated Speed.

The Kofax VRS Software will work on any and all in production document scanners at this time. To review the list of scanners and type of Kofax Software available for your scanner visit the Kofax Web site Scanner Configurator link provided http://scadmin.kofax.com/KCSearch/ or call us at Scanner One, Inc. to answer your Kofax or Fujitsu 6670/6670A, Fujitsu 6770/6770A scanner questions.

Please feel free to call on us 888-395-8570. We offer Fujitsu Service for these scanners as well as Kofax Support for all Kofax Software.

Fujitsu Fi-6670 document scanner

Fujitsu Fi-6770 document scanner

Selecting one of the scanners above will allow you to review more detailed specifications and pricing information.

Canon recently announced the discontinuation of the following two document scanners:

The DR-2510C document scanner

The Mac compatible DR-2510M scanner

I have personally been waiting for this to happen for over a year now. It did not make since for Canon to have multiple scanners by the same model number for the PC or the MAC environment. The only difference was the “M” after the model number for the MAC users. It was confusing for the buyers to determine the difference and what model to purchase.

Canon makes the purchase of a MAC scanner much easier now by introducing two new document scanners.

The Canon DR-C125 and the Canon DR-C130. These two scanners plus the Canon P215 will work on PC and MAC. Now Macintosh users have a suite of scanners ranging from 15 pages per minute to 30 pages per minute. The new Canon C125 and C130 reliably converts paper-based documents into high-quality digital images, and its compact footprint makes it ideal for any office environment be it a PC environment or MAC environment.